Amethyst: Birthstone for February 11th, 1978

The Amethyst is the birthstone for people born in February. Actually made from violet quartz, Amethyst's name come from ancient greece, derived from ἀ a- (meaning "not") and also μέθυστος méthystos (meaning "intoxicated"). It's violet color comes from iron impurities, also know as irradiation. Depending on the presence of trace elements, it's color can range from pinkish-purple, all the way to a very deep purple. Because Amethyst is made from Quartz, it has a complex lattice structure which helps give the mineral it's hardness. Which allows it to be made into jewelry with out the risk of breaking.

In ancient times Amethysts were believed to have a number of mystical properties. Greeks believed the stone would protect you from drunkenness, while medieval European soldiers believed the gemstone would protect the wearer in battle and keep them cool headed.

1978 - Generation X :

Age Range:

40-58 years old

Attributes:

Generation X grew up up right at the start of the technological revolution, are considered comftorble with technology, but not tethered to it as younger generations.

Generation X Summary:

Generation X were born soon after the baby boomers are associated with the hippie era. They are often perceived as directionless and disaffected.

Time Period:

1961-1979

What generation am I in if I was born on February 11th 1978?

You are part of Generation X

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Zodiac - Aquarius:

Symbol:

Aquarius Traits:

TruthfulCurisousAffectionateImaginative

Aquarius Summary:

Aquaries are oppertunistic, work with what they have and are always working towards new goals

2-11-1978 in Roman Numerals:

II • XI • MCMLXXVIII

What is 1978-02-11 converted to roman numerals? Above is the date 2-11-1978 converted into roman numerals. The above date is written in the traditional western/American style of writing dates. Formatted in the order of Month-Day-Year. If you prefer the European way of writing dates (Which is day-month-year) the roman numerals would be written XI • II • MCMLXXVIII.

Next Birthday Countdown:

Countdown timer for Feb 11, 2020:

The above timer is a countdown clock for your next birthday! (Assuming you were born on 1978-02-11) This timer is automatically updated, and is accurate all the way up to the nearest second. Watch as your next birthday ticks closer and closer right before your eyes. If you were born on february-11-1978, your next birthday is only 262 days away.

Your birthday is on February eleventh, 1978. Being born in mid-February says a lot about you. Your zodiac sign is aquarius, your birth-stone is the Amethyst, and your birth flower is the Violet (both of which make great gifts for someone with this birthday). You are 41 years old, and were born in the middle of Generation X . Which generation you are born into makes a huge impact on your life, click here to see our interactive table and learn more. You have been alive for 15078 days, or 361872 hours, or 21712320 minutes! Your next birthday which is in 2020, is on a Tuesday.